Houses, Real Estate and
Where to live in Perth
Generally speaking, the north and west of the city are the most highly regarded areas to live. Many British migrants have chosen to settle in the northern suburbs around half an hour north of the city centre. In suburbs such as Beldon, Connolly, Edgewater, Heathridge, Joondalup, Mullaloo and Ocean Reef, British immigrants make up around one quarter of the population. In early-2007, median house price in these areas ranged from low $400,000's in Beldon and Heathridge up to the low $600,000's in Mullaloo and $730,000 in Ocean Reef.
The northern and central suburbs of Perth are where people with the highest salaries tend to live.
Houses in top suburbs close to the central city, such as Nedlands and Dalkeith, situated on the beautiful Swan River, command median prices of around $750,000 million to $2.5 million.
All over the world, beachside properties are in demand and fetching very high prices. Perth has followed this trend - an evening stroll along the beach and a dip in the sea is a very attractive prospect. Less obvious advantages of living near the sea in Perth include less extreme summer heat and fewer flies than can be found farther inland.
There are, however, some disadvantages to buying beachside property in Perth. High winds can become annoying. When they are strong, they can blow garden umbrellas around and bring sand into gardens and houses. Suburban developments close to the coast also tend to have houses packed more densely than those elsewhere.
In early-2007 the median house price in the City Beach suburb was over $1 million. In the coastal suburbs of Scarborough and Wembley Downs, to the north west and west of the city centre, the median house prices were $570,000 and $950,000.
Some of the south eastern suburbs, such as Maddington, Gosnells, Lynwood, and Thornlie are less well regarded than Perth's other areas. The median house prices in these suburbs ranged between $320,000 - $380,000 in early 2007.
You can see Perth's suburbs on the map here.
Perth is a very clean city although, sadly, graffiti and "hoons" are becoming an issue in many locations - even some of the better suburbs. Hoons are youths causing problems such as vandalism and reckless driving.
A major attraction of Perth is its many parks and play areas for children. Perth is an ideal location for people who enjoy an outdoor lifestyle.